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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the male Nurturer tell Claire would happen if he were to apply for a variance to try to adopt Claire's son?
(a) He would have to create a law allowing such a variance.
(b) He would be exiled from the community.
(c) His wife would apply for an annulment.
(d) He would have to add another room to his dwelling.

2. One of the workers at the Fish Hatchery says that the only reason Dimitri wants a spouse is so that he can have what?
(a) A maid.
(b) A dwelling.
(c) A friend.
(d) A companion.

3. What is a behavior that Claire's son does NOT display during naptime at the Nurturing Center?
(a) Holding his breath.
(b) Kicking.
(c) Shrieking.
(d) Sucking his thumb.

4. Why do the children in the schoolyard gaze curiously at Claire when she is on her way to the Fish Hatchery?
(a) She is walking and everyone else rides bicycles.
(b) She is riding a scooter and everyone else drives cars.
(c) She is riding a tandem bicycle with no one in the second seat.
(d) She is riding a bicycle and everyone else walks.

5. When Claire sees the male Nurturer out on his bicycle, how many months has it been since they have seen one another?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

6. How many weeks pass between the birth of Claire's Product and the announcement that she has been decertified?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

7. At what age had Claire been selected as a Birthmother?
(a) 10.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

8. When Claire sees the male Nurturer on his bicycle, what does she see that gives her hope regarding his continued involvement with her son?
(a) A child seat attached to his bicycle.
(b) A spit-up stain on his jacket.
(c) A diaper bag on his shoulder.
(d) A stuffed hippo attached to his bicycle basket.

9. When Jeanette mentions that everyone liked her father, she says he had been quiet, but what?
(a) Accommodating.
(b) Nice.
(c) Compliant.
(d) Forceful.

10. What is the process of birthing called in the community?
(a) The Happening.
(b) The Duty.
(c) The Task.
(d) The Blessed Event.

11. During what times does Claire take her walks in order to run into the male Nurturer with her son in tow?
(a) Before breakfast and after the evening meal.
(b) After breakfast and before the evening meal.
(c) During lunch and after the evening meal.
(d) At sunrise and at sunset.

12. What name does she believe to be her son's after she overhears the male Nurturer using it?
(a) Gabe.
(b) Abe.
(c) Matt.
(d) Jeff.

13. Though Claire had never volunteered at the Nurturing Center, where had she spent most of her required volunteer time as a child?
(a) At the high school.
(b) At the local farm.
(c) At the Childcare Center.
(d) At the library.

14. What occasion had prompted the community to perform the Ceremony of Loss a few years before the events of the narrative?
(a) The disappearance of Trademaster.
(b) The crib death of one of the Newchildren.
(c) The river drowning of a child named Caleb.
(d) The murder of the Chief Elder.

15. When Claire picks up the biology posters from the school, she meets a former teacher of hers. What subject does this woman teach?
(a) Math.
(b) Science.
(c) Language.
(d) Home Economics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does the receptionist at the Nurturing Center use to describe Sophia?

2. Claire and Sophia cannot go into the room housing the youngest Newchildren because what condition is not met?

3. What assignments are announced during the Twelves's part of the Ceremony?

4. For what purpose does the male Nurturer find out the name of Claire's infant son?

5. In what month of the year does the Ceremony always take place in the community?

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